Merah Missteps
Level 11
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
Samir Merah opened to 2,800 from early position and was called by Apostolis Bechrakis from the button.
The dealer fanned a flop of 
and Merah continued out for 3,300. Bechrakis called. The turn brought the 
and the action went check-check. A second ace dropped down on the river when the 
hit and Merah fired 3,600. Bechrakis called once more and Merah meekly tabled 
.
Bechrakis showed 
for trip aces and took down the pot. He's up to about 80,000 while Merah has fallen to about 220,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
220,000
5,000
|
5,000 |
|
|
80,000
7,600
|
7,600 |